The Rosh Group, Inc. - Pricing

Hiring a photographer means you are commissioning a photographer to create an image(s) for your use. Just like commissioning an artist to paint a portrait or a writer to create a song; the artist still owns the copyright unless transferred in writing.

The general usage rule is one time usage during a period of one year, unless otherwise expressed in writing.

Per image and per project pricing helps our client to keep control of their photographic budget.  The client only pays for selected images.  Discounts may be offered based on volume and/or guaranteed minimum image purchases.

Digital is not cheaper than film: Although film costs do not play a role for the digital photographer additional expenses are incurred. Digital cameras, computers and the software to produce and process the images are expensive and need to be updated at the pace of technology. The time required to process the images is also more demanding on the photographer.

We believe that each image has value.  Day rates don’t encourage efficiency, productivity and respect for clients' valuable time. The Rosh Group, Inc generally only offers time based rates for event photography. 

We do not recommend you hire a photographer based only on price.  Different photographers have different production levels, experience, ability and style. Some photographer rates may be lower than other photographers due to lower production overhead or higher due to experience and ability. We recommend you base your final photographer selection on 60 percent photography style, 25 percent experience and 15 percent price.

The Rosh Group, Inc., as a general rule, does not offer copyright transfers to our images.  Purchasing the copyrights from a Professional photographer can be very expensive (if available ). We prefer to save our clients money by offering accommodating usage programs to help meet our clients goals.
For more information about copyright: http://www.copyright.gov/